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1986 Knowles 40 Express

Stuart, Florida

$425,000

This 1986 40ft Billy Knowles is a great example of a well-kept classic cold mold express sportfish. She was refit in 2011 and has since been well maintained and upgraded to encompass everything that a modern boat should represent. Don’t miss this opportunity to own a beautiful piece of sportfishing history.

Disclaimer

Cortez Cove Yacht Sales is pleased to assist you in the purchase of this vessel. This boat is centrally listed by HMY Yacht Sales - Waterway Marina.

Basic Boat Info

Boat Name: Big Mama
Make: Knowles
Model: 40 Express
Year: 1986
Condition: Used
Category: Power
Construction: Fiberglass
Boat Hull ID: KNO000021686
Has Hull ID: Yes

Dimensions

Length: 40 ft / 12.19 m
Length Overall: 40 ft / 12.19 m
Beam: 12'6 ft / 3.81 m
Max Draft: 3'5 ft / 1.04 m
Displacement: 17,000 lb
Cabins Count: 1

Engines / Speed

Engines: 2
Engine #1 Specs:
  • Make: Yanmar
  • Model: GTE
  • Fuel: Diesel
  • Engine Power: 465hp
  • Type: Inboard
  • Engine Hours: 2200
Engine #2 Specs:
  • Make: Yanmar
  • Model: GTE
  • Fuel: Diesel
  • Engine Power: 465hp
  • Type: Inboard
  • Engine Hours: 2200
Total Engine Power: 930hp

Tanks

Fuel Tanks: 1
Fuel Tank Capacity: 310 gal
Water Tanks: 1
Water Tank Capacity: 50 gal

Other

Heads Count: 1
Boat Class: Sports Fishing Boats

1986 Billy Knowles Express

Recent Updates

  • Feb 2021 - new water tank
  • July 2021 - replace radar
  • Oct 2021 - bottom paint
  • March/April 2022 - new Phasor generator
  • March/April 2022 - new fuel tanks/teak work
  • May 2022 - oil service
  • August 2022 - full engine service and heat exchangers/new turbos
  • Sept 2022 - new antennas
  • January 2023 - new sunshade and side curtains
  • April 2023 - oil service
  • Oct 2023 - new batteries

Electronics

  • 2 - Garmin 7612’s
  • Garmin 4ft Open Array 12Kw Radar
  • 1 - Garmin 7610 (tower)
  • 2 - Garmin VHF 200
  • Garmin Autopilot
  • JL Audio Speakers
  • Fusion Head unit

Salon

  • Dinette
  • Fridge
  • Small 2 burner stovetop
  • A/C
  • Sink
  • Cabinet Storage
  • V berth with storage lockers on both sides
  • Head
  • Shower

 

Cockpit

  • Fighting chair
  • 2 - Cold box’s
  • Fresh water washdown
  • Raw water wash down
  • Sink/bait prep station
  • Tackle storage
  • Engine room access

Engines

  • Twin Yanmar GTE 465HP
  • Port -2200hrs
  • Starboard -2200hrs
  • Cruise - 27kts
  • Top end - 34kts
  • Phasor 9.5kW – 10hrs

Info

  • LOA - 40’
  • Beam - 12’6’’
  • Draft - 3’5’’
  • Displacement - 17,000lbs
  • Fuel - 310gal
  • Water - 50gal
Disclaimer
The Company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.

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